Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

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    Gamma DragonSeth is offline
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    Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Im gonna buy new HP desktop and im wondering if its any good its 449$ this desktop i got now is pretty bad.So tell me if this one is any good that im buying im mostly buying it to play games and host MU Online Server..

    Windows 8.1 64
    Intel Bay Trail-D Pentium J2900 processor quad-core [2.41GHz, 2MB Shared Cache]
    Intel HD Graphics
    4GB DDR3L-1600MHz SODIMM[1 DIMM]
    1TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive
    Microsoft Office Trial
    Security software trial
    SuperMulti DVD Burner
    7-in-1 Media Card Reader
    Integrated Sound
    HP USB Keyboard and USB Optical Mouse
    HP WLAN 802.11 b/g/n Mcard (1x1)


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    I need to write more SirEpicWin is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    If you could wait and save more money you could go with this
    http://pcpartpicker.com/guide/sF8TwP/600-gaming-build

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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Intel HD Graphics - Comlpete and utter crap. Can probably buy a better graphics card for 40$ at your local walmart.
    Security software trial - Probably Norton, 10/10 uninstall
    HP USB Keyboard and USB Optical Mouse - Thouse 10$ keyboard/mouse they send in the box, always lasts like 6months or so.
    SuperMulti DVD Burner - Use WMP, burns faster with higher quality 10/10 do not use.
    7-in-1 Media Card Reader - Average desktop has this, most desktop's have had this since ~2007. Still comes handy if you're a phone/camera guy.
    Windows 8.1 64 - Isnt this free? If its not it should be.
    1TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive - Retails around 50$ new, around 15$ used.
    4GB DDR3L-1600MHz SODIMM[1 DIMM] - Assuming Kingston, which is what most HP comps use, around 60$.
    Intel Bay Trail-D Pentium J2900 processor quad-core [2.41GHz, 2MB Shared Cache] - Retails around 250$. Excellent processor.
    HP WLAN 802.11 b/g/n Mcard (1x1) - Around 20$, cheap and overused.

    TLDR; get another 4gb ram stick, a new graphics card, and use wired internet, and youll be fine.





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    I need to write more SirEpicWin is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    here is another build for $568
    http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xCfRnQ

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    Gamma DragonSeth is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sled View Post
    Intel HD Graphics - Comlpete and utter crap. Can probably buy a better graphics card for 40$ at your local walmart.
    Security software trial - Probably Norton, 10/10 uninstall
    HP USB Keyboard and USB Optical Mouse - Thouse 10$ keyboard/mouse they send in the box, always lasts like 6months or so.
    SuperMulti DVD Burner - Use WMP, burns faster with higher quality 10/10 do not use.
    7-in-1 Media Card Reader - Average desktop has this, most desktop's have had this since ~2007. Still comes handy if you're a phone/camera guy.
    Windows 8.1 64 - Isnt this free? If its not it should be.
    1TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive - Retails around 50$ new, around 15$ used.
    4GB DDR3L-1600MHz SODIMM[1 DIMM] - Assuming Kingston, which is what most HP comps use, around 60$.
    Intel Bay Trail-D Pentium J2900 processor quad-core [2.41GHz, 2MB Shared Cache] - Retails around 250$. Excellent processor.
    HP WLAN 802.11 b/g/n Mcard (1x1) - Around 20$, cheap and overused.

    TLDR; get another 4gb ram stick, a new graphics card, and use wired internet, and youll be fine.




    Well see i was reading up info about the pc it said it could play battlefield 3 in HD

    BTW i never use the security they give me i always uninstall it and find better security

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     Windows 8.1 64
    Intel Bay Trail-D Pentium J2900 processor quad-core [2.41GHz, 2MB Shared Cache]
    Intel HD Graphics
    8GB DDR3L-1600MHz SODIMM[2 DIMM]
    1TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive
    IS that what im looking for?

    Price-$579.99*
    Last edited by DragonSeth; 17-09-14 at 10:42 PM.

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    Captain of the Universe Rishwin is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by dragonseth View Post
    Well see i was reading up info about the pc it said it could play battlefield 3 in HD
    No. It won't.

    And the 2nd build is posted for $579 looks EXACTLY the same except it has 8GB of RAM. They added $40 worth of more RAM in it, and are charging you $130 extra. You tell me if it's worth it.

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    Gamma DragonSeth is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rishwin View Post
    No. It won't.

    And the 2nd build is posted for $579 looks EXACTLY the same except it has 8GB of RAM. They added $40 worth of more RAM in it, and are charging you $130 extra. You tell me if it's worth it.
    Then what you recommend mate?

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    Pessimistic Ass@%&! Monolith is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    My recommendation is to wait and save more money....if you want to play BF with good settings you'll need a rig that costs more than $450. Optional recommendation: Build your own....don't buy a pre-built computer...you'll pay more than it's worth.

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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Man, my PC cost less than this and I have my own dedicated graphics card.

    Intel HD graphics... you won't be gaming anything on that bro, maybe source games.

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    Gamma DragonSeth is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Ugh well see I won't be playing battlefield I host mu and play on same PC and I play this game called lost saga 3d mmo fighting game I don't really played very detailed games on PC like BF my cousin showed me site while back that said proccsser could run BF 3 in HD to MED detail I just need good PC in 500-600$ budget.

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    Pessimistic Ass@%&! Monolith is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Ok..well lets get the basics out of the way to help us help you....

    You keep saying $ so I'm guessing you mean US dollars...are you in the US?

    Are you willing to build or want pre-built?

    $600 can buy a somewhat good gaming computer if it's built...pre-built no way....

    Do you have peripherals from your current computer? (ie: Keyboard, mouse, monitor) That can increase your computer potential if the $600 budget is all components with no peripherals.

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    Gamma DragonSeth is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Ok then lets get some of the basic out of the way yes im in US i do use US dollars

    I have keyboard mouse and monitor <my flat screen tv xd
    and i want it pre-built since i have some of stuff already bought i can get better computer.
    @Monolith

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    Gamma DragonSeth is offline
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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by SirEpicWin View Post
    If you could wait and save more money you could go with this
    http://pcpartpicker.com/guide/sF8TwP/600-gaming-build
    Yo thanks mate i might go along with this and just build my own.

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    Re: Gonna buy new desktop is it any good?

    Focus on the graphics card, you can get cheap prebuilt but custom computers from amazon and such. Something like a 760 would be idle, but apparently the 900 series is coming out... lol



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